While SAFE is primarily for EU member states, it also opens the door to third countries—and this is where political sensitivities come into play.

Any further sale of F-35s would require a new Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to Congress, where bipartisan opposition remains strong.

Greek PM calls for Turkey to 'take off the table' threat of war maintained since 1995 over right to extend territorial waters

A separate meeting between representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and Turkey, which is hosting the upcoming Istanbul talks between Ukraine and Russia’s delegations, has ended. The talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are expected to begin shortly, with low expectations for a possible breakthrough. According to sources from Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Kulu, in the Konya Province of central Turkey, according to reports. The tremor was felt across the capital, Ankara, as well as neighboring provinces. Meanwhile, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) recorded the quake at a magnitude of 5.0, with a shallower depth of 11 kilometers, underscoring minor variances in […]

Today marks the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks at the turn of the 20th century, which is widely recognized as the first genocide of the 20th century. It is estimated that 1.5 million Armenians perished during this systematic extermination campaign. This brutal, systematic campaign is often regarded as part […]

The implications of Berlin’s reported decision to block the sale of Eurofighter jets to Turkey could be profound—not only for German-Turkish relations, but also for the shifting security architecture of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Only hours after Greece officially announced the delineation of its continental shelf in an EU regulatory document, defining the country’s Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), including those of the mainland and islands, which affects the Greek Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Turkey responded by making public its zone map in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to the state […]

As an EU candidate country, Turkey can already participate in European defense programs up to 35% without needing a special agreement, according to Commission sources who spoke to To Vima.

MEP Maniatis pressed Kallas on why neither she nor the Commission had reacted to Turkey’s obstruction of research efforts concerning the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project.

Medin was detained in Istanbul while covering protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

The U.S. says it raised concerns over recent protests in Turkey with the country's foreign minister—claims Turkey denies.

Recent political turmoil in the country has sent inflation projection for 2025 1% higher than previous estimates.

Speculation suggests potential solutions such as partially dismantling the system or relocating it to a U.S. military base within Turkey.

After throwing key opposition leader in prison, Turkey is now jailing journalists who covered the related protests.

Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis first reiterated that any “curtailment of the Rule of Law cannot be tolerated,” while saying the political situation in Turkey appears as fluid and concerning

The arrest of Istanbul’s elected mayor just days before he was expected to declare his candidacy against Erdogan has raised concerns about democracy and political interference in Turkey.

Thousands continue to defy bans and protest across Turkey over the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, a move the opposition says is aimed at silencing political rivals.

In light of the geostrategic upheavals, particularly the prospect of deepening European ties with Turkey, the discussion has gained new urgency

Will the detention of opposition figures impact Turkey's relations with the EU and Greece? Turkey expert Dr. Ioannis N Grigoriadis answers key questions in an exclusive interview with To Vima International edition.